Pavement and roofing sealants in good usable condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate pavement sealant York PA” will show organizations that accept this material for donation. Some types of pavement and roofing sealants contain the toxic chemical coal tar. Read the content label of the pavement or roofing […]
Paints and dyes in good usable condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate paint York PA” will show organizations that accept these materials for donation. Latex paints and dyes can also be disposed of in the regular trash. To prevent spillage, dry them using paint hardeners purchased at home […]
Garden fertilizers, pool chemicals and other household chemicals in good usable condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate (fertilizer, spa chemicals, etc.) York PA” will show organizations that accept these materials for donation. Materials such as pool/spa chemicals, metal polishes and some lawn and garden fertilizers can react strongly […]
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Light bulbs and ballasts in good usable condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate light bulbs York PA” will show organizations that accept these items for donation. Fluorescent bulbs/tubes including compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) contain the toxic metal mercury. In addition, fluorescent light ballasts manufactured before 1980 may contain […]
Full-sized (20 pounds or larger) pressurized tanks that contain flammable gases such as propane or helium cannot be disposed in the regular trash due to risk of explosion and fire. If the tank is completely empty and the pressure valve has been removed, contact a local metal salvage facility to ask if they will accept […]
Solvents that are in good usable condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate (paint thinner, varnish, etc.) York PA” will show businesses that accept these materials for donation. Fuels such as gasoline, kerosene, etc. are accepted at some York County businesses for recycling. For a list of these businesses, […]
Due to their pressurized contents, charged fire extinguishers cannot be disposed of your regular trash. Fire extinguishers that were manufactured before 1970 may contain the toxic chemical carbon tetrachloride and should not be discharged. York County business, BFPE International at 3466 Board Rd, 17406 accepts fire extinguishers of all ages, conditions and types for recycling. […]
To dispose of firearms, gunpowder and ammunition, contact your local police department or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Harrisburg Field Office at 717-231-3400. To dispose of flares, contact your local fire department. Before disposing of used or unused fireworks, they must be soaked in water in a metal container for several […]
Electronics in good working order can often be donated. An internet search such as “donate (computer, stereo, etc.) York PA” will show organizations that accept these items for donation. In Pennsylvania certain electronics are restricted by law from being disposed of in the trash due to the toxic metals they contain. Computers, computer peripherals (printers, […]